News On this page you will find the latest news on employment law, HR and health & safety matters. They are updated regularly and you will find new content here on a weekly basis. Latest news 16 September 2011 Ministry of justice hopping mad over false leg blunder An English offender has found a novel way of getting round a court-imposed tagging order − by having security officers tag his false leg.[...] News Gerry O'Hare Employment law 16 September 2011 Ministry of justice hopping mad over false leg blunder An English offender has found a novel way of getting round a court-imposed tagging order − by having security officers tag his false leg.[...] News Gerry O'Hare Employment law 15 September 2011 2011 Rugby World Cup: guidance for employers This year’s rugby world cup is hosted by New Zealand and while it's unlikely to cause employers issues to the same degree as football's FIFA World Cup, it may be prudent to provide a clear policy on the tournament. [...] News Fraser Auld Employment law 15 September 2011 2011 Rugby World Cup: guidance for employers This year’s rugby world cup is hosted by New Zealand and while it's unlikely to cause employers issues to the same degree as football's FIFA World Cup, it may be prudent to provide a clear policy on the tournament. [...] News Fraser Auld Employment law 12 September 2011 Recruitment procedures: The importance of proofreading job ads A Liverpool Hospital Trust has launched an inquiry after a job advertisement published on its website portrayed (at best!) a rather blasé view of their equal opportunity policies.[...] News Donald MacKinnon Employment law 12 September 2011 Recruitment procedures: The importance of proofreading job ads A Liverpool Hospital Trust has launched an inquiry after a job advertisement published on its website portrayed (at best!) a rather blasé view of their equal opportunity policies.[...] News Donald MacKinnon Employment law 09 September 2011 ACAS publishes social networking guidance for employers ACAS has recently released a new research paper on the effects of social networking websites on employer/employee relationships.[...] News Richard Woods Employment law 09 September 2011 ACAS publishes social networking guidance for employers ACAS has recently released a new research paper on the effects of social networking websites on employer/employee relationships.[...] News Richard Woods Employment law 08 September 2011 'Outed' employee not discriminated against The case of Grant v HM Land Registry & anor is an interesting example of how the Courts will analyse workplace 'banter' and when this crosses the line into harassment and discrimination.[...] News Daniel Gorry Employment law 08 September 2011 'Outed' employee not discriminated against The case of Grant v HM Land Registry & anor is an interesting example of how the Courts will analyse workplace 'banter' and when this crosses the line into harassment and discrimination.[...] News Daniel Gorry Employment law 07 September 2011 Dismissed for refusing pay cut In the current economic climate, many employees are being asked to consider pay cuts as an alternative to possible redundancies.[...] News Donald MacKinnon Employment law 07 September 2011 Dismissed for refusing pay cut In the current economic climate, many employees are being asked to consider pay cuts as an alternative to possible redundancies.[...] News Donald MacKinnon Employment law 05 September 2011 Record expenses awarded in employment tribunal claim A company chairman has been awarded record costs of £100,000 in an Employment Tribunal claim brought by a former managing director who was dismissed from her £90,000-a-year job on the grounds of poor performance.[...] News John Wilson Employment law 05 September 2011 Record expenses awarded in employment tribunal claim A company chairman has been awarded record costs of £100,000 in an Employment Tribunal claim brought by a former managing director who was dismissed from her £90,000-a-year job on the grounds of poor performance.[...] News John Wilson Employment law 02 September 2011 New guide in the client area Until April 2011 an employee could be automatically retired when they reached the age of 65. Given that the transitional arrangements end on 30 September 2011, our guide runs through the implications of working without the Default Retirement Age.[...] News Gerry O'Hare Employment law 02 September 2011 New guide in the client area Until April 2011 an employee could be automatically retired when they reached the age of 65. Given that the transitional arrangements end on 30 September 2011, our guide runs through the implications of working without the Default Retirement Age.[...] News Gerry O'Hare Employment law 01